The Department of the Air Force was created when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947. It became effective Sept. 18, 1947, when Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administered the oath of office to the first secretary of the Air Force, W. Stuart Symington, a position filled by presidential appointment.
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Pacific Air Forces

PACAF

Pacific Air Forces, with headquarters at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, is one of nine major commands of the U.S. Air Force and is air component of the U.S. Pacific Command.
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  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Jacob Wright

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 373rd Support Squadron chose Senior Airman Jacob Wright, knowledge operations

  • wild weasel of the week: Senior Airman Jonah Myers

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron chose Senior Airman Jonah Myers, a fuels

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: SENIOR AIRMAN JUDE STUECKLE

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron chose Senior Airman Jude Stueckle, emergency

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Kayla Hopkins

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Maintenance Group chose Senior Airman Kayla Hopkins, weapons load crew

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: SENIOR AIRMAN LATIFAH HOLMAN

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Security Forces Squadron chose Senior Airman Latifah Holman, alarm monitor, to

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: SENIOR AIRMAN LUKE DUNCAN

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Maintenance Squadron chose Senior Airman Luke Duncan, aircrew egress systems

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Maria Steelman

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Communications Squadron chose Senior Airman Maria Steelman, postal clerk, as

  • WILD WEASEL OF THE WEEK: SENIOR AIRMAN PHILIP KENGIN

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Communications Squadron chose Senior Airman Philip Kengin, radio frequency

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Robert Dickinson

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Maintenance Group chose Senior Airman Robert Dickinson, squadron load crew

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman William Beasley

     Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 35th Security Forces Squadron chose Senior Airman William Beasley, base defense